Aberdeen Global

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Aberdeen Global

Founded in 1495, we are a globally engaged, research-intensive Scottish University, bringing together over 15,000 students and 3,500 staff from more than 130 nationalities. Guided by our Aberdeen 2040 commitments, the University is building a more inclusive, interdisciplinary, international and sustainable future through a culture of collaboration, global engagement and innovation.

Through transnational education campuses, global partnerships, and knowledge exchange, we extend our teaching and research across borders, expand international opportunities for staff and students, and enable access to an Aberdeen education worldwide.

233rd
in the World

THE World University Rankings 2027

33rd
in the UK

QS World University Rankings 2027

2nd
in the UK for Interdisciplinary Science

THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

Our International Commitments

Community

Provide an international education to learners from all around the world, becoming a more diverse and multicultural community

Education

Equip our graduates for global employment through our curriculum and teaching methods

Research

Harness our research expertise to form partnerships and networks around the world to meet the challenges of our age

Partnerships

Ensure all our students can have an international experience, by studying abroad or working collaboratively with international partners

Campus

Develop our campuses and processes to create a caring environment that is alert to cultural differences

Transnational Educational (TNE) Campuses

TNE Collaborative Provision

Global Partnerships

Global Alliances and Networks

Discover

Research Clusters, Hubs, and Networks

UK TNE Quality Scheme QAA Scheme ParticipantWe are proud to be represented on the QAA UK TNE Quality Scheme, reflecting our commitment to quality, continuous enhancement, collaboration, student experience, effective delivery and excellence in transnational education, and supporting the ongoing development of high-quality UK TNE across the sector.